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Week 5, 22- 28 August:
Visit your local park
We’re lucky to have lots of parks and nature reserves where you can go and have a fun day out!
Plan your adventure and visit our website to find out more.
Dinosaur hunt
Join us in our library hunting grounds for a roarsome chase to find and contain the escaped Dinosaurs and return them inside the book before it’s too late!
When? Throughout summer
Where? Kirklees Libraries
Cost? Free
For further information please visit: http://www.kirkleeslibraries.co.uk/children-and-young-people/
Summer Craft Activities
Come and join us for a summer of creative family fun with crafts every day at Huddersfield Children’s Library. It is all free just drop in!
When? Wednesday 27 July- 3 Septemebr ( except Bank Holiday) Monday- Saturday, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where? Huddersfield Children’s Library
Cost? Free
Family Film Screenings
• Family-friendly films, all rated PG or U, in a unique, traditional setting
• Great value for money with no adverts
• Interval half way with refreshments and ice creams on sale
When? Wednesday 27 July
Where? Dewsbury Town Hall, Wakefield Old Road, Dewsbury, WF12 8DG
Cost? £3 per person, £10 for a family ticket (max 4 people), under 2s free
To find out what’s on visit the Dewsbury Town Hall Facebook page.
Archery lessons
Join our activity instructors in learning how to draw the arrow, balance the bow & fire at a distance target – Challenge your family members as to who can score the greatest points. All under cover so no need to worry about damp conditions.
When? Monday 15 & 22 August
Thursday 18 & 25 August
Where? Cliffe House
Cost? £6
Book your tickets to take part in archery lessons.
Pond dipping
Explore the ponds in the grounds of Cliffe House, looking out for minibeasts, bugs, and all kinds of pond life, all while learning about the environment.
When? Monday 15 & 22 August
Thursday 17 & 24 August
Where? Cliffe House
Cost? £4 per person
Book your tickets to take part in pond dipping.
Books and Bugs Story Trails
Celebrate the wonder of nature and the pleasure of being outdoors on our summer story trails. Tim Hopgood’s My Big Book of Outdoors is the inspiration for our fun family picture trail and bug hunt this summer.
Recommended for families with children up to age 8.
When?
Where? Dewsbury Country Park
Cost? Free
To find out more and to book your tickets go to https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/kirkleeslibraries
Climbing Wall
Test your skill and strength on our climbing wall. Suitable for children age 6+. Fully qualified instructor led session. All equipment provided.
When? Monday 22 – Friday 26 August 2022
Where? Cliffe House
Cost? £4 for 4 climbs
No advance booking required
Visit your local library
Our libraries are open for the little ones to have fun, learn and discover new things and we’re so excited to welcome you in!
Find out more about your local library.
Museums and Galleries
Entry to all our museums and galleries is free!
Oakwell Hall and Country Park
History comes to life in our Elizabethan Manor House set-in award-winning parks and gardens with gift shop and café.
When? Tuesday – Thursday 12:00 – 16:00 (Kirklees School holidays) / Saturday & Sunday- 12:00 -16:00
Where? Nutter Lane, Birstall WF17 9L
Cost? Free
Tolson Museum
From pre-history to the present day, amazing objects tell the story of Huddersfield.
When? Tuesday – Thursday 11:00- 17:00 (until 5 September) / Saturday & Sunday 12:00 – 17:00
Where? Ravensknowle Park, Huddersfield HD5 8DJ
Cost? Free
Bagshaw Museum
Join us on a trip around the world and explore Batley and beyond.
When? Tuesday – Thursday 11:00- 17:00 (until 5 September ) / Saturday & Sunday 12:00 – 17:00
Where? Woodlands Road, Wilton Park, Batley WF17 0AS
Cost? Free
Huddersfield Art Gallery
Visit Huddersfield Art Gallery’s new temporary home and exhibition space for ground-breaking touring exhibitions
When? Wednesday – Saturday 11:00 -16:00
Where? Unit 7, The Piazza Huddersfield HD1 2R
Cost? Free
For further information on our museums and galleries, events, opening times and how to find us, please visit: www.kirklees.gov.uk/museums
